Area EHS Manager

Work Location Type:
Onsite

Req Number 323867

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award‑winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

In the High‑Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,  offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and  offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $86,100.00 to $.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional well‑being.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full‑time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non‑birth parents.

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

The Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety - GUS implements and manages environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs for distribution facilities, branches, and offices in the specified territory in compliance with EHS legal requirements and the company's standards. The role helps train and educate team members on EHS requirements and practices and provides EHS subject matter expertise support to the supply chain leaders and team members.

The leader reports to an EHS Senior Manager for the region and will collaborate with other EHS area managers across the company.

• Develop, implement, and lead EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent/reduce overall incidents and costs.
• Perform frequent site safety audits to identify and mitigate EHS risks and injuries.
• Promote a strong culture of EHS excellence and continuous improvement, develop and deliver effective EHS training, and provide guidance to supply chain leaders and team members.
• Manage complex and cross‑functional EHS improvement initiatives across the supply chain network.
• Audit workplace and team member behaviors to ensure training, auditing, and scoring methods are accurate and consistent.
• Analyze safety data to identify trends, recommend corrective actions, drive continuous improvement, and refine EHS processes—establishing and reporting on site‑level EHS performance metrics.
• Support EHS incident investigations, identify root causes, ensure corrective actions are taken, and provide frequent status updates to supply chain partners and EHS leadership.
• Lead and manage a team of 1–2 team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that drives team performance and…